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Tickets running out for 11th Boat Builder Awards as ceremony approaches

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Seats are filling fast – don’t miss the chance to connect with industry leaders and celebrate excellence in the marine industry

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Nimbus Group restructures management team

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Swedish boat builder consolidates commercial operations under Deputy CEO Christina Evans as CCO, with CMO Michael Bohm departing in January

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Deck hardware manufacturers form strategic alliance

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Antal and Karver will combine their technologies and complementary products across racing, custom, and cruising segments

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TISG reports declines across all key metrics in first nine months of 2025

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Revenue fell 10.3% while net profit dropped 56%

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Maritimo unveils new S50 Sedan at Sydney on-water show

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New yacht includes a number of design features and reflects brand’s forward movement

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Abu Dhabi show returns with new charter platform and maritime awards

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The seventh edition of ADIBS runs November 20-23, featuring an expanded program

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Bering lays keel of first B110 explorer superyacht

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The 33.1m model represents new concept for brand’s explorer superyacht line

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Dinnteco gains RINA certification

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The US firm’s DDCE marine product range, dinmar and DNNFT dinfil filter have each been awarded official certification from RINA

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Vision Marine reports 166 boats sold following Nautical Ventures integration

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The company has also reduced floor-plan exposure by over 40% and generated $3.9m in real estate proceeds

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Oceanco delivers 111m Leviathan that reflects new owner’s ethos

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The diesel-electric superyacht was designed for quiet, emissions-free operation

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Freedom Boat Club to open new Australian location

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The club will be located at Kalevu Marina on the Georges River, just south of Sydney

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People on the Move this Week

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New appointments at Avikus, EPTechnologies, Hill Robinson and more

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West Marine names new CEO

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Paulee Day named chief executive of world’s largest marine parts and accessories retailer

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MarineMax ends fiscal ’25 on a soft note

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Store rationalisation efforts contributed to a Q4 revenue decline, with the marine retailer strategically closing 10 locations since summer 2024

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Antigua and Barbuda strengthen marine tourism links with Saudi Arabia

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Possible collaborations for marinas, sailing and yachting in the Caribbean islands

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Former Brunswick exec joins Avikus as VP of sales and business development

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Bryan Elmore brings over 15 years of experience in business development and strategic marketing across multiple industries

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AIMEX appoints refreshed board of directors for 2026

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Australian marine export body confirms new leadership line-up following AGM in Sydney

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OneWater closes fiscal 2025 “well-positioned” for fiscal 2026

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The US dealer chain completed its strategic exit from discontinued brands, sharpening focus on its core portfolio

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TYDE attracts new investment

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Qatari Investment fund has acquired a 63% stake in the German boat builder

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Twin Vee begins Bahama Boat Works deliveries

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US boat builder announces first deliveries of new-build Bahama Boat Works product

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Allpa to represent Chinese outboard manufacturer in Benelux and Germany

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Allpa Marine Equipment will distribute Hangzhou Hidea Power Machinery’s outboard engines, beginning January 1

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HanseYachts names new Fjord, Sealine dealer in Greece

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The partnership expands German builder’s presence in the Eastern Mediterranean region

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Riviera expands European sales network

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Doğuş Marine to represent the Australian yacht builder in Turkey

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Key insights from ICOMIA World Marinas Conference to take place at Metstrade

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Industry leaders Joe Lynch, Alberto Sonino, and Jonathan White will discuss the future direction of the global marina sector

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Time running out for Boat Builder Awards tickets – less than one week to go

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The 2025 ceremony takes place on Wednesday 19 November at a new entertainment venue next to Hall 8 at RAI Amsterdam

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Polish builder launches two new models amid rising UK, Spanish demand

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A third model is now in development for future release

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Hebo Maritime Services builds 160m superyacht hall in Rotterdam Port

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The Dutch facilities provider is constructing a massive 525ft building hall at Greenport Rotterdam, with Feadship as its first customer

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Italian design studio launches new creative platform

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Zuccon International’s hubZeta bridges yacht design, innovation and cross-disciplinary thinking

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Europe’s recreational boating appeals for more support from EU

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EBI attends first-ever breakfast debate of EU industry leaders, politicians and policy makers

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Malibu settles securities class action for US$7.8m

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Claimants have until 14 February 2026 to file

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Sanlorenzo Yachts UK expands sales team

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Geraint Skuse’s promotion to sales broker follows a 16-year tenure within the group

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Apreamare strengthens European sales network in northeastern Italy

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This appointment confirms brand’s ongoing growth in diversified and strategic markets

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Feadship: global superyacht sector must better map its economic clout

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Dutch builder says the industry is underestimating itself by not calculating and sharing its true economic importance

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Hill Robinson appoints chief operating officer

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Former SOS Yachting CEO to drive operational strategy, commercial growth and UHNW client engagement across the company’s global network

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KJM Marine secures exclusive Regal Boats dealership across the Middle East

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The Dubai-based company will now represent Regal across the GCC (except Kuwait) and the Indian Ocean islands of the Maldives and Seychelles

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Aquila appoints new dealer in Finland

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Partnership expands Aquila’s presence across the Nordic region, offering Finnish boaters access to the full power catamaran range

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Lofrans’ & Max Power Convention highlights global collaboration

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The third annual convention on Aegina Island brought together over 70 representatives from more than 15 countries

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EPTechnologies hires new senior sales manager

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Martin Schwarz joins marine propulsion firm with immediate effect

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Revamped Australian Superyacht Conference heads to Sydney in 2026

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New location and updated format planned for next year’s event

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Steyr Motors signs new UK and Greek distributors in €5m push

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Agreements with Golden Arrow Marine and Petros Petropoulos expand the Austrian engine specialist’s sales and service footprint across two key European markets

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Superyacht Coating Conference to spotlight critical stage in the superyacht lifecycle

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Returning to Metstrade on 18–19 November, the Superyacht Coating Conference will spotlight the technical, financial, and sustainability challenges behind achieving a flawless yacht finish

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Salvador city boosts nautical economy with US$4m investment

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At the Salvador Boat Show, Mayor Bruno Reis unveiled a strategic plan to position Salvador as Brazil’s leading destination for nautical tourism

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Airmar opens Australian warehouse to strengthen local distribution and support

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New facility in Melbourne will stock the US firm’s entire product portfoio

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AMAALA Triple Bay opens first phase, advancing Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030

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Red Sea Global unveils the initial resorts and experiences at AMAALA Triple Bay, a luxury wellness destination on Saudi Arabia’s northwest coast

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multiplex, JLS Yachts open Dubai showroom

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German yacht equipment supplier collaborates with local service firm to extend reach in growing Middle East yacht market

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Liguria showcases its excellence at Metstrade 2025

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From advanced materials to next-gen marine systems, Ligurian firms bring Italian innovation to centre stage at Metstrade 2025

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Suntex expands US portfolio with two more marina acquisitions

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Vintage Marina and Channel Islands Harbor Marina add more than 780 slips, expanding the group’s west coast presence

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Croatian refit yard begins €30m expansion following concession extension

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Iskra Shipyard’s operating concession now runs through 2054

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EU Transport Investment Plan a boon for Europe’s boating sector

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The ‘Sustainable Transport Investment Plan’ caps a year of lobbying by the Brussels-based European Boating Industry

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Henri-Lloyd expands presence in Norway with two new multi-brand stores

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Parent company Monte Rosa Sport opens retail outlets in Bergen and Tromsø